Add leather to base model to increase resale?

s ladd · 03-16-2015, 10:33 AM

Do you guys think adding leather to a base would increase its resale value? I have a local shop that can install leather for $699. It seems like a good deal and personally I would prefer the leather if I was shopping for a Z again.

JARblue · 03-16-2015, 10:48 AM

There are lots of variables, but my feeling is it's not going to increase the value of the car by $700

m4a1mustang · 03-16-2015, 10:51 AM

Aftermarket mods typically don't add any value to a car. It depends on the buyer. When it comes time to sell the leather seats might be of value to a buyer, but definitely not $699 worth.

njobe89 · 03-16-2015, 11:40 AM

depends on the buyer when you're selling the car. i personally hate leather and after my acura would never want leather seats again. so if it was me i wouldn't buy your car.

God-Speed · 03-16-2015, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

There are lots of variables, but my feeling is it's not going to increase the value of the car by $700

Around $500 if your lucky.

s ladd · 03-16-2015, 12:22 PM

Thanks guys. I will just leave it as it is then and let the next owner put leather in if that is there preference.

Limeybastard · 03-16-2015, 12:23 PM

Nothing.

kenchan · 03-16-2015, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

There are lots of variables, but my feeling is it's not going to increase the value of the car by $700

unless you do private sale, probably wont make much of a difference.

kenchan · 03-16-2015, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

depends on the buyer when you're selling the car. i personally hate leather and after my acura would never want leather seats again. so if it was me i wouldn't buy your car.

noone asked you njobe!

DEpointfive0 · 03-16-2015, 01:50 PM

I think it will on a trade in. They'll be too dumb to know its not actually touring

1st · 03-16-2015, 01:52 PM

You never really get back what you put in. Just keep the car!

theDreamer · 03-16-2015, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

I think it will on a trade in. They'll be too dumb to know its not actually touring

I figured a trade in they would be at least smart enough to run the VIN and see the model & options, but maybe not.

njobe89 · 03-16-2015, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

noone asked you njobe!

hey i could be a potential buyer of the car

DEpointfive0 · 03-16-2015, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I figured a trade in they would be at least smart enough to run the VIN and see the model & options, but maybe not.

That's the least reliable way of seeing what packages a car came with

theDreamer · 03-16-2015, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

That's the least reliable way of seeing what packages a car came with

I figured with the VIN you could pull up the cars history and build information, which would include add ons or options.

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